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N421 XRD

1996 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

153,296 mi
Last recorded153,296 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN421 XRD
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2012 153,296 miles

N/s/r & o/s/r brake disc's rusty on edges

O/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Plastic over sills fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2012 153,296 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

Misting of oil on steering rack

N/s/r & o/s/r brake disc's rusty on edges

O/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Plastic over sills fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2011 148,710 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front steering pipe heavily corroded

misting of oil on steering rack pipes

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2010 144,179 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/r & n/s/r brake discs rusty on edges

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 12 May 2009 140,037 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front steering pipe rusty

plastic over sills fitted

Fail 11 May 2009 140,028 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

front steering pipe rusty

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 13 May 2008 136,333 miles

plastic over sills fitted

Fail 9 May 2008 136,292 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 10 May 2007 132,763 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 May 2006 127,109 miles

rusty exhaust system

How Reliable is the Saab 900?

Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
3,962
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
40,566
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,771
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,261
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 13,034
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 11,409
position lamp(s) not working 11,155
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N421 XRD is a 1996 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1996 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 108,260 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,771 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N421 XRD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N421 XRD registered?

N421 XRD is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 27 March 1996.

Is N421 XRD safe to buy?

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